Richton School Dist School District
School District · Richton, Mississippi
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,235
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,235
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#7 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,235
$1,377 vs Mississippi median
District size
583 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
About Richton School Dist
Richton School Dist is a Richton, Mississippi school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 583 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $11,235 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Richton School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Richton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Richton School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Richton School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richton School Dist with test data.
Schools in Richton School Dist
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Richton
- Total Enrollment
- 583
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richton School Dist?
Richton School Dist has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richton School Dist?
The average composite rating for Richton School Dist is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richton School Dist?
Richton School Dist spends $11,235 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richton School Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richton School Dist is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richton School Dist?
Richton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Richton School Dist with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Richton School Dist?
Across schools in Richton School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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